Dogs in Tibetan Monasteries
(By Tsem Rinpoche) I love dogs. I’ve loved dogs since I was a young boy. I love other animals too, but dogs will always have a special place in...
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(By Tsem Rinpoche) I love dogs. I’ve loved dogs since I was a young boy. I love other animals too, but dogs will always have a special place in...
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(By Tsem Rinpoche) As Mumu has been ill, I decided to have pujas done for him and release of life. The merits dedicated to my little Mumu’s health and...
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Many of us claim to be animal lovers. We say we love animals, but just how much do we really love them? To what extent would we go to...
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所有境遇都有结束的一天。没有任何东西是永恒的。就算你今天堪称强壮且強大,但是在稍后的日子里也即将有颠覆的一天。不要把权力或想占便宜、伤害或捣毁他人生活的能力,当成是你皈依的对象。
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你知道为什么这位妇女在大街下跪吗?这名善良的妇女向一个年青人下跪,请求他不要打和伤害这只可怜的狗儿。这起叫人动容的事件发生在中国。
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(译文请往下阅读) Dear All, Here are the winners for the Get Social Challenge ! They are… Third Place – Ms Wee Sock Wan Second Place – Ms Abby Foo Winner – Ms Alice Tay An email will be sent to the winners with the details on each prize. Thank you all for participating in the Get Soc...
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On the 21 of January 2007, a 5 ft 3in shark was caught in Japanese waters. This may seem quite uninteresting, but the shark that was spotted is one...
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Dear friends around the world, I really like various types of art. I especially like art that has meaning and conveys a purpose or a goal. In the case...
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(译文请往下看) What is a Kappa? There are many mysterious creatures or beings in Japanese folklore. One of the popular ones is the Kappa which dwells in freshwater areas such as in ponds, rivers and lakes. The Kappa (河童 river child) is sometimes called Kawataro (河太郎 river boy), Kawako (河伯 river ear...
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The video below is a 7-part video of a man called Peter Byrne… his quest to find the great Bigfoot and his findings so far! Peter Byrne is an...
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Researchers aim to resurrect mammoth in five years By Agence France-Presse | Updated: 1/17/2011 Japanese researchers will launch a project this year to resurrect the long-extinct mammoth by using...
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Colombia undertaker launches ghostly census A Medellin undertaker has taken his craft to the next level by launching a “ghostly census” in Colombia’s second-largest city, where his workers have...
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Bedding refers to the substance that is mostly found at the bottom of a hamster cage. It essentially functions to keep a hamster warm and comfortable. It is also...
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Although a hamster home cannot be complete with just one component, the cage is probably the most foundational piece to one. In this article I am going to cover...
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Within Buddhism we believe in Six Realms of Existence. These are realms that we all take rebirth in again and again. It is said that the only way to...
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When I was younger, I would always think about taking care of animals but over time the idea of having a house pet drifted away from me. I never...
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This is a picture of a young Kansas boy crying while he leads his steer away after it was sold for meat. He is a member of a youth...
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Ever wonder what happened to the dinosaurs that had roamed the earth, and are they extinct as we were told? There are parts of the earth that are still...
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Dear friends around the world, There are many professions that I admire and there are many people working in important jobs which are more vital and important to humankind...
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After watching this 5 short videos, I feel sympathetic towards the misfortune of these poultries and animals.They too are living sentient beings
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Food is one of the most talked about subjects amongst people all over the world. We talk about our diet, food preference, what type of food is nice, where...
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Dear everyone, I’ve always preferred natural remedies to regulate and heal our body compared to western medicine. They are holistic, in harmony with our body and safe with little...
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辣木树是一种非常特别的树,是非洲和亚洲的原生植物。它也被称为鼓槌树或辣根树。在过去20年来人们发现了辣木树许多高含量的营养价值它也因此被誉为超级食物。
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Good news! One of the biggest dog meat markets in South Korea will be closed down for good! Finally, the Korean Government is doing something right to cease the...
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It is a tradition in the Philippines for students to plant trees before their graduation. Recently, a new law was introduced in the Philippines to make tree-planting a prerequisite...
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Air pollution has been a big environmental issue in Beijing and other cities in the northern region in China. In addition to smog and dust, sandstorms that sweep across...
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Can you plant an entire forest by yourself? The answer is, yes! The fourth highest civilian award in the Republic of India, Padma Shri awardee Jadav “Molai” Payeng single-handedly...
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Thump! That sickening sound can only mean another bird has flown into one of your windows. Birds cannot see glass, especially if it is reflecting the nearby habitat or...
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Understanding your dog’s behaviour is very important. Anyone who’s ever spent time with their dog knows that, just like people, dogs have personalities that are unique to them, and...
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Mahatma Gandhi once said, “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are being treated.” The shocking number of animal...
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China is planning to take a significant step towards the reduction of meat consumption within its borders. I was really excited to learn about this as China is one...
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Dear friends around the world, I’m very happy to share the latest addition to the Bentong vegetarian dining scene – our very own Bigfoot Café. My long-time student and...
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Dear friends around the world, In recent years, it is common to hear stories of people or families who choose to live off-the-grid with limited modern facilities, especially in...
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The following is a series of heart-wrenching images of a puppy resting beside the remains of its mother. This tragic event was captured by a Xinhua news photographer in...
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Dear friends, I wish to share some very good news with all of you. I was very happy to read about this. Although I have never been into sports...
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At a time when the hypnotic appeal of mass consumerism is seeping into the most remote corners of the world, a Western country is making a return to the...
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(By Seow Choong Liang) The video below details the life of Jinjing, a South American penguin, who comes to visit the man who saved him. It is a story...
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This essay will consider the issue of whether ethical vegetarianism is consistent with eating artificial, laboratory-grown meat (cultured meat). I will be focusing on animal use in cultured meat...
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In this essay I will be discussing how the term ‘vermin’ might be accurately or inaccurately applied contemporarily. To do this, I will primarily look at what classifies something...
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At Kechara Forest Retreat in Bentong, Malaysia we are growing organic vegetables free of pesticides and chemicals. I hope to grow them in large amounts so that we can partly sustain...
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Animals show love for humans! Cow, lions, apes, dogs, bears, parrots and more can all be very affectionate and show surprising emotions when it comes to expressing their love...
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Dear friends around the world, I was extremely happy to read this article. I hope other states and countries will follow this example and have something similar in the...
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Please watch how this cat expresses its affection and love for its owner. Even a cat (animals) has love, care and feelings. It shows we should not mistreat or...
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I have always been a firm believer that spending time in forests and other green environments is an extremely powerful way to heal the body and mind. Now, this...
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A very sad true story… An animal test is any scientific experiment or test in which a live animal is forced to undergo something that is likely to cause...
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In my small garden in Kechara Forest Retreat, on the roof of the newly built dog kennel landed a very unusual bird. I can see it clearly from my...
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Dear friends around the world, As most of you already know, I am a strong advocate of vegetarianism. I have always believed that a vegetarian diet can provide the...
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It is no secret that we humans are slowly killing the planet. We consume too much, recycle too little, create too much waste, and produce way too many carbon emissions....
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The video below shows a whale saving a woman from being attacked by a shark. Her name is Nan Hauser and she is a whale biologist. The most incredible...
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About 20% of the world’s animal species can be found in the Southeast Asian country of Malaysia, including 300 mammal species, 400 reptile species, 80 species of lizards, 800...
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(A Kind Woman) भोकको पीडालाई धेरैले साँचो अर्थमा वुबुझ्दैनन् अथवा महसुस गर्दैनन् ।। संसारभर रहेका भुस्याहा कुकुरहरुरूको (Street Dog) भोकको पीडालाई त झन् थोरैले मात्र महसुस गर्दछन् ।। केही...
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Dear friends around the world, It absolutely breaks my heart to see animals abandoned, hungry and tortured. That is why I always carry some dog food and water in...
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Dear friends around the world, Please take five minutes out of your hectic day to read the article and understand the message it is trying to bring across. This...
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Dear kind friends around the world, A friend shared this article with me which I wanted to share with you all because it is such good news. One of...
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Dear friends around the world, Do you know that 884 million people around the world lack access to basic drinking water, with 159 million people dependent on surface water?...
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Dear friends around the world, I recently came across this wonderful news which I want to share with everyone. I absolutely support this vegan movement started by the Rabbis....
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H.H. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche Explains Dorje Shugden Initiation and Benefits (With English Subtitles)
Dear everyone... This is a good condensed talk I gave on Guru Yoga of Tsongkapa. This is the one you should share with others when they are interested in a not too lengthy explanation. It is the perfect practice for everyone who wants simplicity yet effective blessings. You can share this with more people, it will be good.
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Powerful Dorje Shugden's mantras
Tsem Rinpoche on National TV's Wesak Day Documentary
'The Promise' book launch featured on NTV7 Primetime
"If you say you don't have money to help a animal shelter, why then do you have money to buy meat?"
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"Eating animals is not our God-given right, but being kind to them is."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"What makes us good humans is not how we abuse animals, but how much we allow them to live and be happy freely."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"We need another and wiser and perhaps a more mythical concept of animals.... We patronize them for their incompleteness, for their tragic fate of having taken form so far below ourselves. And therein we err, and greatly err. For the animal shall not be measured by man. In a world older and more complex than ours they moved finished and complete, gifted with extensions of the senses we have lost or never attained, living by voices we shall never hear. They are not brethren, they are not underlings; they are other nations, caught with ourselves in the net of life and time, fellow prisoners of the splendour and travail of the earth."
~ Henry Beston, The Outermost House
"Not eating animals is only unnatural when we are not used to it."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"We may encounter defeat, but we must not be defeated."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"What you are today, is the choice you made yesterday."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"You think you can choose your life? What an ego trip!"
~ Lama Yeshe
"If TODAY you are dissatisfied, you must make the changes to create different results for TOMORROW."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
“Meditating on Dorje Shugden while reciting his mantra will open the gateways to higher dimensions, blessings and protection.”
~ Tsem Rinpoche
“If one does the recitation of the Lama Tsongkhapa guru yoga prayer for even one month using one of the visualizations for great or clear or quick wisdom, one will definitely see development of that wisdom. It is proved by experience. There is no doubt that by doing the Lama Tsongkhapa guru yoga practice one can meet Lama Tsongkhapa’s teachings from life to life. And furthermore, it gives one the opportunity to be born in the pure realm of Lama Tsongkhapa, Tushita, whenever death happens.”
~ Pabongkha Rinpoche
"I was 18 years old in 1983. That was a very special year as I met His Holiness Kyabje Zong Rinpoche and received innumerable precious teachings and empowerments from Him at Thubten Dhargye Ling Centre in Los Angeles, California. It was the best time of my life. A time that seems so magical and surreal to me. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche is Heruka Buddha and I met Heruka."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"If being me offends you, maybe I'm not the problem."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"Never abandon your spiritual teacher no matter how many inner obstacles you need to overcome."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"Actions to force something to be permanent makes all the karmas arise."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"The dharma is not easy to listen to… because some people take it as criticism. But Dharma should not be just feel good only for the moment but for deeper contemplations."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"Whether we do work and suffer but for others or we do work and suffer for ourselves, either way we have to suffer. That is the nature of samsara. So let us suffer for others and then suffering has meaning."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"Those who really want the dharma to grow within themselves and to grow for others should never fear hard work, timing, difficulties, struggles, disappointments because it is for a good cause. Working for Dharma is not a prison or work, but it is purely spiritual practice. It is purely collection of merit and purification. Actually not doing dharma work is the real prison."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"His Holiness Zong Rinpoche stressed the need to continue to practice even when we come up against obstacles, and that we should continually review our progress. He stated that a happy, luxurious life was like a good dream, and that obstacles and difficulties were like a bad dream. We should give them no significance, but simply carry on working towards real, everlasting happiness."
~ Ngala ’ö-Dzin Tridral
"Things in samsara always go wrong. That's its nature. Don't be surprised."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"Knowledge never quenches the thirst, only application."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"I pity men who occupy themselves exclusively with the transitory in things and lose themselves in the study of what is perishable, since we are here for this very end-that we may make the perishable imperishable, which we can do only after we have learned how to approach both."
~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
"Money amplifies negative characteristics and that can cause problems. To walk away from that was actually very easy. I didn't even consider it."
~ Angeline Francis Khoo
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~ Carl Jung
"There is a devil there is no doubt, but is he trying to get into us or trying to get out?"
~ Tsem Rinpoche
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~ Tsem Rinpoche
"It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see."
~ Henry David Thoreau
"If I can just be the way I am & you the way you are & we accept each other, world peace is near."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
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"It's amazing how some people have never met me or know who I am, but based on a few things they read here & there & rumours, they have formulated a new personality for me & all the things I've never done they passionately speak about....I find it funny and entertaining now. I guess we can't spend our lives fighting rumours...we just have to work hard & then rumours get proven wrong on it's own as a by product. No point explaining repeatedly. Just do our work & show results!!"
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"There's a difference between patience and laziness. Patience comes from respect while laziness from disrespect of others."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"Although outwardly we have so much, we have so many conveniences, inwardly we have become more unhappy, so, acquisition is not the secret to happiness. The more we get, the more we have, the more unhappy we become."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"Before we experience any pain, we already had a fixed view of how things should be. When the experience we encounter contradicts our views, then the pain arises. The pain arises due to our fixed views not so much the experience itself. So the secret is changing the views. Re-educating ourselves on our views."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"You know since very young, for better or worse, I always did the things that others told me not to do. I wasn't really good at following the rules. Even now with how I share Dharma and my practice, I just do it the way I think it should be done but I do it sincerely. Not what others tell me what I can and can't do."
~ Tsem Rinpoche
"Love me or hate me, both are in my favor... If you love me, I'll always be in your heart... If you hate me, I'll always be in your mind."
~ William Shakespeare
"One isn't necessarily born with courage, but one is born with potential. Without courage, we cannot practice any other virtue with consistency. We can't be kind, true, merciful, generous or honest."
~ Maya Angelou
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Your H.E Tulku Rinpoche, It is very sad to note how you have been brought up. Although, you had a very difficult time during your childhood days, you were able ... Read More Rinpoche:
A film based on your life would definitely be worthwhile. So often we see or hear the stories of those who were involved with the Dharma at a young ... Read More Dear Rinpoche,
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